Sazerac Company is an independent, American family-owned company with a rich history in producing award-winning spirits. They are seeking a Market Development Representative specializing in Specialty Brands to drive sales volume and distribution goals in the Greater Los Angeles area.
Responsibilities
- Crafting Solutions for Growth: Implement creative and strategic solutions specifically tailored to challenging accounts to drive increased market share
- Brand Building: Leverage consumer insights and category trends to educate diverse decision-makers, creatively overcome objections, and enhance product placement and sales
- Distribution Leadership: Guide distributor partners to optimize in-store selling, strategic merchandising, and effective account execution
- Volume Objectives: Achieve sales volume targets, especially emphasizing high-volume value-tier products through strategic placement and storytelling about profitability
- Strategic Program Execution: Execute programs focused on distribution, creative merchandising, displays, and targeted retail promotional activities, driving tangible results
- Rapport Building: Cultivate deep, mutually beneficial relationships with diverse customers, including Syrian, Indian, and Asian decision-makers, through understanding their unique business needs
- Communication & Collaboration: Serve as the communication lead, effectively liaising between key accounts, wholesalers, and internal stakeholders
- KPI Monitoring: Track and manage KPIs rigorously to ensure consistent achievement of business objectives
- Job responsibilities may vary by state depending on regulatory requirements for the state
Skills
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
- Minimum 1 year of professional field sales experience in alcohol-beverage or CPG (consumer packaged goods) industries
- New college graduates are required to have a sales/marketing internship or full/part-time sales role (preferably in consumer-packaged goods) and/or sales competition experience
- Proven volume achievements and ability to deliver on distribution and retail promotional goals
- Demonstrated successful use of sales data analytics and tools to drive sales results, identify market trends, and produce measurable results
- A valid driver's license and ability to travel within an assigned territory is required
- Flexibility to work non-traditional hours, including evenings and weekends
- Live in or near the territory
- Ability to personally cover ordinary and essential business expenses that will be promptly reimbursed
- Required to obtain a solicitor's permit in any state
Benefits
- Competitive Pay
- Comprehensive Benefits from Day One including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
- Family Coverage: Options to cover family members, including domestic partners.
- 401(k) Plan: Immediate access to a matching 401(k) plan.
- Flexible Time Away: Enjoy paid time off (PTO), holidays, and parental leave.
- Mental Health and Wellness: Access to mental health care and wellness incentive programs.
- Educational Support: Benefit from tuition reimbursement and our scholarship program for dependents of Sazerac team members.
- Fun Extras: Enjoy branded apparel, fun events, and a team member bottle purchase program.
- Training and Development: Opportunities for professional growth and development.
Company Overview
The Sazerac Company is a privately held alcoholic beverages company. It was founded in 1850, and is headquartered in Metairie, Louisiana, USA, with a workforce of 5001-10000 employees. Its website is https://www.sazerac.com/.
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